btw, i hope that you never do “mirror” others just to fit in. you are actually spectacular being you (what i have seen). you’d lose that spark, not to mention joy, if you tried to be someone else. when i am called weird, i just answer with a “thank you”

it is hard knowing that weirdness is passed on to the kids. most of the time, i see how wonderful they truly are- beautiful gems. however, at the same time, i know how hard it is being different. if i can teach my kids to be happy in their uniqueness and revel in their weird then i will feel that i have done well as a parent. when i see them, i realize what a gift my own weird has been.